Best Mining Games on Steam
Steam currently has 893 Mining games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Mining game rankings were last updated on 3/19/2026.
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1. Fields of Mistria
Start your new life! Build the farm of your dreams as you discover a world brimming with possibilities. Magic, romance, and adventure all await you in this nostalgic farming / life sim RPG!
Fields of Mistria holds the #1 spot for "best Mining game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,674 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,103 positive reviews and 571 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.19 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $11.19 |
| Release Date | 8/5/2024 |
| Developer | NPC Studio |
| Publisher | NPC Studio |
| Steam App Id | 2142790 |
2. Digseum
Digseum is a short incremental journey about digging up ancient relics and building the greatest museum ever!
Digseum has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,455 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,292 positive reviews and 163 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Digseum on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 12/9/2024 |
| Developer | Rat Monthly |
| Publisher | Rat Monthly |
| Steam App Id | 3361470 |
3. Space Rock Breaker
Space Rock Breaker is a short incremental game about mining asteroids in space. Mine asteroids with guns, unlock new materials, process the ore by dropping it into a Plinko machine, and spend your credits on upgrades in a massive skill tree.
Space Rock Breaker has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,741 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,658 positive reviews and 83 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
4. Cattails: Wildwood Story
Become a cat! In this cozy life sim RPG, you'll lead your colony into the mysterious Wildwood. Hunt prey, harvest herbs, collect magical treasures, & defend your new home from intruders. Build a thriving town to recruit new cats. Get to know the residents, fall in love, & raise a litter of kittens!
Cattails: Wildwood Story has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,813 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,768 positive reviews and 45 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 10/20/2023 |
| Franchise | Falcon Development |
| Developer | Falcon Development |
| Publisher | Falcon Development |
| Steam App Id | 1882500 |
5. SteamWorld Dig 2
SteamWorld Dig is back! Dig deep, gain riches and unearth the terrors of the underworld in this platform mining adventure influenced by classic Metroidvania style games.
SteamWorld Dig 2 has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,805 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,406 positive reviews and 399 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.19 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $1.19 |
| Release Date | 9/22/2017 |
| Developer | Image & Form Games |
| Publisher | Image & Form Games |
| Steam App Id | 571310 |
6. (the) Gnorp Apologue
(the) Gnorp Apologue is the journey of the gnorps as you guide them towards their goal of delightfully excessive wealth accumulation.
(the) Gnorp Apologue has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,553 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,107 positive reviews and 446 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play (the) Gnorp Apologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
7. Muck
Muck is a survival-roguelike. Collect resources, find items & build a base to survive for as long as you can.
Muck has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 181,753 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 169,768 positive reviews and 11,985 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Muck on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. MineMogul
Design and build a factory deep underground in this physics-based automation sandbox. Mine resources, buy machines and master the chaos as you become the ultimate Mine Mogul!
MineMogul has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,225 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,105 positive reviews and 120 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play MineMogul on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 12/4/2025 |
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| Steam App Id | 3846120 |
9. Cattails | Become a Cat!
Become a cat! Cattails is a unique animal simulation RPG. Hunt for food, fight invading cats, explore to gather herbs, and socialize with other cats in an expansive open world. Get married and raise a family of kittens, befriend your neighbors, and learn to live in the dangerous wilderness!
Cattails | Become a Cat! has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,657 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,548 positive reviews and 109 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.74 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $3.74 |
| Release Date | 12/1/2017 |
| Franchise | Falcon Development |
| Developer | Falcon Development |
| Publisher | Falcon Development |
| Steam App Id | 634160 |
10. Core Keeper
Explore a vast cavern of creatures, relics and resources in a mining sandbox adventure for 1-8 players. Mine, build, fight, craft and farm to unravel the mystery of the ancient Core.
Core Keeper has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mining games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 62,874 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 58,424 positive reviews and 4,450 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 8/27/2024 |
| Franchise | Fireshine Games |
| Developer | Pugstorm |
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| Steam App Id | 1621690 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 2,853 | 8/5/2024 | 96 | $11.19 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 12/9/2024 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 56 | 12/19/2025 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 52 | 10/20/2023 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 31 | 9/22/2017 | 93 | $1.19 | Steam Charts | |
| 149 | 12/14/2023 | 92 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,004 | 6/5/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 275 | 12/4/2025 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 12/1/2017 | 92 | $3.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 6,381 | 8/27/2024 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 5/25/2025 | 91 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 56 | 12/5/2013 | 91 | $0.89 | Steam Charts | |
 | 111 | 7/30/2025 | 91 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 468 | 6/2/2016 | 91 | $3.89 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/30/2025 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 957 | 9/27/2022 | 90 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 897 | 4/23/2025 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 390 | 1/15/2019 | 90 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 306 | 3/6/2026 | 90 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 31 | 8/10/2023 | 90 | $7.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 17). Digseum on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 13). Space Rock Breaker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 19). Cattails: Wildwood Story on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 19). SteamWorld Dig 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 17). (the) Gnorp Apologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 14). Muck on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 19). MineMogul on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 19). Cattails | Become a Cat! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 16). Core Keeper on Steam. Steam Store.